armin31
Canadian expat in Uruguay
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About me
Canadian, Married
Lives in Colonia
Speaks English and German German and English
Registration: 19 September 2022
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New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@myskySorry, I missed telling you something important:In most Uruguayan banks you can have USD accounts (in some accounts in EUR or ather denominations, but that would not be in interesting for you as you are American.In many stores you can buy ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello!I do not know much about transporting dogs, so let us start with banking:Mastercard does not work for cash withdrawals / advances, which I have used in so many countries, and it was so convenient and easy. Banks are extremely expensive. The ... Read More
Can someone give us information on expat communities? by djc50plus
Hi All,I currently live in New Jersey, USA. My wife and I are considering retiring in Uruguay with my wife's elderly aunt. We plan on visiting as soon as we can. We have researched, and Uruguay seems like a great place to retire. Can someone give us ...
@fran7smias Uru_guy noted the group gravitates to Punta del Este which is a city at the extreme SE of UY. If you are interested in other areas especially further up the river with its tranquile beaches please c贸ntact me, I can help you with ... Read More
Should you live as a tourist or as a local while abroad? by Veedushi
Hello everyone,I hope all is well with you.For an upcoming article in Expat Magazine aimed at helping future expatriates better integrate into their new countries, we'd like your input on the following topic:Experiencing expatriation as both a ...
So in retrospect, there is some truth to your statement, but anyone can be a tourist. Only after certain decisions are made and commitments to legal requirements are accomplished can someone honestly be called an expat in this country. - ... Read More
Scouting trip real estate questions by Kona Coffee Gal
We have a two week scouting trip planned for next month and will be spending the first week in a hotel in Montevideo and the second week in a rental condo.We have been to Uruguay multiple times on vacation but this time we want to focus on making a ...
@Kona Coffee GalA scouting trip is a good idea. You say you have been to Uruguay. Where did you stay then? Did you like it or not?No one likes to waste their time. Real estate agents not either. There are multiple agents here. Nobody seems to ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Edit of my previous post:There are commercially viable orchards and vineries. I just do not know any owners of these personally. I would be willing to try to establish contact. Hope this clarifies any possible misunderstandings. Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello, John!I would be willing to meet with you, if you come my way.As you know from your studies Uruguay has traditionally been very strong in fruits and orchards. Many have been abandoned. I live on a farm, have not started farming yet, because ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Canada by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Canada, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
@msebarrettHello,Please NOTE: I am not consulting you on taxes, I just share what I know or rather knew (as I have left Canada).You seem to understand the things that are relevant for determining the answer to your question.What kind of financial, ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
No, you did not waste your time, at least if things have not changed since I was in your shoes three years ago. If you send me a private message I can send you the contact information for an immigration consultant or an immigration lawyerhatever ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@CanFernHello!You indicated that you are interested in relocating from Canada to Uruguay.聽 My wife and I made the same decision almost exactly 3 years ago. No regrets. Except that I still do not speak Spanish well. I live on a farm, so I ... Read More
Using a relocation agent to move to UY by GuestPoster1107332
We are in the process of moving permanently to UY from the US. Our realtor advised us to work with a relocation agent to get through all the red tape like visas. Which comes with a significant price, close to $5,000 per person. Who has experience ...
@SingularitySoon Sorry about the late reply ...The answer is "YES"! Read More
More on changes to passports by armin31
Hello, everyone!After the great news I reported on on June 7th regarding changes to Uruguay`s citizenship laws,聽 I have been alerted to a problem with the passports issued after April 23 of this year.聽 I did not research this myself and I ...
Frankly, I do not know the answer to your question. Actually I would be as interested as you in finding out.Having said that, I think such a group should only advocate in issues that are specific to its membership, that is immigrants, such as the ... Read More
The neverending story of the new passport by armin31
It is a really sad thing: What started as a step to truly improve the life / status of immigrants to Uruguay has been totally bungled by the new government, either out of negligence or in trying to serve political correctness. As has been reported ...
Sorry and with all due respect, this is not true as stated. Yes, you will retain the citizenship of your country in many cases, although there are also quite a few countries that will automatically take your citizenship away if you accept a new one ... Read More
The neverending story of the new passport
It is a really sad thing: What started as a step to truly improve the life / status of immigrants to Uruguay has been totally bungled by the new government, either out of negligence or in trying to serve political correctness. As has been reported ... Read More
More on changes to passports by armin31
Hello, everyone!After the great news I reported on on June 7th regarding changes to Uruguay`s citizenship laws,聽 I have been alerted to a problem with the passports issued after April 23 of this year.聽 I did not research this myself and I ...
A further update folks:As MercoPress reports Uruguay has agreed to go back to the time proven method of including the place of birth in the passport. I do not know when this will roll oout so please be careful when planning a trip that it gives you ... Read More